Western Star · Canada · Mod
Western Star Conventional: Brakes
Affects Western Star Conventional · 1995 — about 125 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the air brake line gladhand connector plate screws were not properly heat treated after plating and could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. This could result in loss of trailer brakes. Correction: Affected gladhands will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational